Standardized Patient (Multiple Positions Available)
Position Summary:
A Standardized Patient (SP) participates in the teaching and assessment of learners at DeSales University Healthcare Simulation Center. The SP is trained to independently, consistently and accurately portray a specific case for which the learner will perform a brief interview and/or a focused physical examination. An SP may also be trained to provide learners with constructive feedback regarding their performance.
Qualifications:
· Ability to accurately and convincingly maintain a specified character as trained.
· Ability to work flexible hours on a scheduled on-call basis.
· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
· Ability to recall case information, as cued by students in a role-play situation.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality of case and student information.
· Ability to understand and follow directions and incorporate trainer feedback.
· Ability to recall and accurately score student behaviors
· Willingness to undergo repeated physical examinations.
· Ability to use a computer for basic note taking and completion of checklists.
· Obtain regular access to a personal email address.
· Acting training or experience useful but not essential.
· Teaching or training experience useful but not essential.
· Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and feedback evaluations.· Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity
· Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution